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Beefsteak vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beefsteak and Pork leg

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pork leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% more.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times more Zinc than Pork leg. Beefsteak has 4.85mg of Zinc, while Pork leg has 1.93mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +151.3%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Manganese +155.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 315
Equal in Selenium - 29.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +340%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +151.3%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Manganese +155.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 315
Equal in Selenium - 29.4

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +843.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +843.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +24.9%
Contains more Other +485.7%
Equal in Water - 62.47
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +24.9%
Contains more Other +485.7%
Equal in Water - 62.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.54
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.54

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Pork leg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Pork leg Opinion
Protein 26.72g 17.43g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 18.87g Pork leg
Calories 250kcal 245kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 5mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 0.85mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 199mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 315mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 4.85mg 1.93mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.065mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 28.8µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.2mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.574mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.401mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 7µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.63µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 1.054mg 0.776mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.787mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.376mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.55mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.444mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.689mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.931mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.659mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 73mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 5.951g 6.54g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 8.38g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 2.01g Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beefsteak Pork leg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Beefsteak
46%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.589g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients
  2. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.